Is Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science a good school?

Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science ranks 851 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science?

In the 2022-23 school year, 846 students attended Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science.

What is the racial makeup of Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science?

Students at Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science are 71% Hispanic, 19% White, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science

Summary:

Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science is a public charter elementary and middle school in Tampa, Florida, serving 846 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, diverse student population, and lower rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the surrounding area.

Hillsborough Academy consistently outperforms the Hillsborough school district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 68% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 and 94% proficient or better in Geometry. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (71.28%) and a lower percentage of White students (18.79%) compared to nearby schools like Morgan Woods Elementary School and Deer Park Elementary School. Additionally, Hillsborough Academy has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 52.13% in 2020-2021 to 15.72% in 2022-2023, which is significantly lower than the surrounding schools.

While Hillsborough Academy has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.6% in 2019-2020 to 15.0% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than the nearby schools. The school's consistent academic performance, diverse student population, and lower free and reduced-price lunch rates suggest that it may be providing a unique educational experience that is attracting families from the surrounding area, particularly those seeking a strong focus on math and science.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635

(813) 793-6085

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
851^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,719

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 846

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.3%

White:

18.8%

African American:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 56^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.45. (See more...)

Compare Details Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science ranks better than 68.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.3%), White (18.8%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science is 16.5. 128 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science is $8,719. 164 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science 373^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	65.29	710^th	2087	66.0%
2017	69.15	631^st	2112	70.1%
2018	44.98	1175^th	2118	44.5%
2019	61.57	804^th	2182	63.2%
2021	58.09	914^th	2247	59.3%
2022	50.64	1055^th	2219	52.5%
2023	61.27	808^th	2240	63.9%
2024	60.45	851^st	2256	62.3%

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Rank History for Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	52.36	466^th	997	53.3%
2017	67.54	312^th	1031	69.7%
2018	66.28	328^th	1035	68.3%
2019	78.91	211^th	1099	80.8%
2021	60.75	412^th	1136	63.7%
2022	61.44	401^st	1148	65.1%
2023	73.47	279^th	1177	76.3%
2024	66.17	373^rd	1196	68.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a teacher
Friday, January 3, 2020

I am proud to be a member of this community of professional educators. Our goal and mission are to provide a well-balanced education for students to strive to succeed and portray their best educational successess. Close Quote

by a teacher
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Caring, hard-working staff.
Good program with A+ results. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 5, 2016

We have attended HAMS from the very first year and have been very happy with the environment of the school and the education our sons are receiving! The curriculum is science focused with a lot of hands on learning that is unusual for elementary students. The administration, support staff and the teachers are supportive, communicative with the parents and run a great school! The after care program is equally amazing with structured, age appropriate activities. This after care program is not the usual free-for-all like most 'host' programs. We could not be happier we chose HAMS for our children. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	300	23	49	248	2	0	20	642
2015	283	24	40	278	2	3	28	658
2016	271	35	32	378	2	3	25	746
2017	264	39	37	429	2	2	37	810
2018	224	38	33	444	0	4	31	774
2019	191	32	39	498	0	4	37	801
2020	195	39	30	559	2	3	32	860
2021	170	41	28	594	2	3	29	867
2022	161	44	24	570	1	2	27	829
2023	159	35	23	603	1	1	24	846

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	642	44.0	14.5	35.2
2015	658	48.0	13.7	16.7
2016	746	56.0	13.3	22.9
2017	810	56.0	14.4	11
2018	774	58.0	13.3	14
2019	801	48.0	16.6	50.7
2020	860	50.0	17.2	45.9
2021	867	51.0	17.0	52.1
2022	829	48.0	17.2	47.3
2023	846	51.0	16.5	15.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	642	44.0	14.5	35.2
2015	658	48.0	13.7	16.7
2016	746	56.0	13.3	22.9
2017	810	56.0	14.4	11
2018	774	58.0	13.3	14
2019	801	48.0	16.6	50.7
2020	860	50.0	17.2	45.9
2021	867	51.0	17.0	52.1
2022	829	48.0	17.2	47.3
2023	846	51.0	16.5	15.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$331 (4.4%)	$7,135 (95.6%)	$7,466
2019	$516 (6.8%)	$7,021 (93.2%)	$7,537
2020	$504 (6.8%)	$6,874 (93.2%)	$7,379
2021	$735 (9.6%)	$6,911 (90.4%)	$7,646
2022	$802 (10.2%)	$7,033 (89.8%)	$7,835
2023	$989 (11.3%)	$7,730 (88.7%)	$8,719

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 804^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 808^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.8%
Ranks 211^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 279^th of 1177 Middle schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	58	64	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	60	68	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	76	59	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	67	53	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	54	60	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	64	34	30%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	55	45	10%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	72	59	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	52	28	24%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	69	75	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	74	60	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	69	53	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	88	65	23%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	79	66	13%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	79	74	5%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	100	88	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science)	90	95	5%
End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)	57	53	4%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	801	846	5.6%
African American	32	35	9.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	39	23	41%
Hispanic	498	603	21.1%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	191	159	16.8%
Two or More Races	37	24	35.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.7%	15.7%	35%

Schools Near Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9659 W Waters Ave	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 793-6085	846	51	16.5	15.7%	159 (18.8%)	35 (4.1%)	603 (71.3%)	23 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.8%)	60.4	851^st of 2256 public elementary schools	62.3%		61.3	808^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.9%	43	51.0	58.0	68.0	66.0	67.0	69.0	67.0	68.0	56.0	34.0	49.0	77.0	52.0	43.0	68.0	94.0	81.0	73.0	$8,719	$989	$7,730
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10907 Memorial Hwy	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 854-6010	591	41	14.4	78.5%	55 (9.3%)	34 (5.8%)	464 (78.5%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.2%)	15.8	2012^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.8%		17	1985^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.4%	27	31.0	30.0	28.0				46.0	33.0	38.0				38.0						$11,423	$2,666	$8,757
Westchase Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9517 W Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4600	882	53	16.6	22.2%	481 (54.5%)	18 (2.0%)	239 (27.1%)	82 (9.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	58 (6.6%)	87.3	242^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	89.3%		85.2	284^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.3%	42	68.0	70.0	76.0				83.0	81.0	78.0				70.0						$8,473	$1,322	$7,151
Lowry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11505 Country Hollow Dr	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 855-8178	760	45	16.8	38.7%	326 (42.9%)	58 (7.6%)	271 (35.7%)	51 (6.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.8%)	60.8	846^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.5%		67.9	663^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	70.4%	183	48.0	58.0	72.0				53.0	62.0	61.0				62.0						$10,341	$1,903	$8,439
Woodbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Woodbridge Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7460	664	46	14.4	70.5%	62 (9.3%)	46 (6.9%)	514 (77.4%)	13 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.9%)	15.2	2028^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.1%		13.5	2069^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.6%	41	31.0	29.0	38.0				29.0	31.0	41.0				38.0						$10,022	$2,332	$7,691
Bellamy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9720 Wilsky Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5387	558	35	15.9	72.2%	48 (8.6%)	46 (8.2%)	438 (78.5%)	20 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	27.9	1686^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.3%		36	1437^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.8%	249	43.0	39.0	37.0				45.0	53.0	44.0				39.0						$10,304	$2,389	$7,916
Morgan Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 Armand Dr	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5369	480	27	18.1	68.3%	58 (12.1%)	30 (6.3%)	382 (79.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	18.5	1942^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	13.9%		18.3	1955^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.7%	13	31.0	38.0	26.0				56.0	31.0	41.0				30.0						$8,872	$1,910	$6,962
Deer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11605 Citrus Park Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 854-6031	989	59	16.7	21.6%	416 (42.1%)	38 (3.8%)	246 (24.9%)	238 (24.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.0%)	87.1	249^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.0%		86.3	261^st of 2240 public elementary schools	88.3%	12	67.0	73.0	71.0				81.0	85.0	78.0				69.0						$8,728	$1,474	$7,254
Henderson Hammock Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10322 Henderson Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 739-6633	1,157	54	21.4	82.5%	91 (7.9%)	56 (4.8%)	977 (84.4%)	15 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	14 (1.2%)	28.1	1680^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.5%		31.9	1556^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.5%	124	49.0	32.0	41.0	49.0	64.0	62.0	55.0	41.0	22.0	42.0	62.0	44.0	44.0	57.0	80.0	100.0	97.0	81.0	$8,392	$391	$8,001
Town & Country Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6025 Hanley Rd	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7500	399	30	13.3	79.7%	23 (5.8%)	39 (9.8%)	329 (82.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	19.8	1906^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.5%		20.9	1875^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.3%	31	38.0	23.0	36.0				42.0	27.0	53.0				38.0						$14,089	$3,615	$10,474

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